vitamin B complex

vitamin B complex

Definition of VITAMIN B COMPLEX

: a group of water-soluble vitamins that are found especially in yeast, seed germs, eggs, liver and flesh, and vegetables and that have varied metabolic functions and include coenzymes and growth factors —called also B complex — compare biotin, niacin, pantothenic acid, riboflavin

First Known Use of VITAMIN B COMPLEX

1928

vitamin B complex

noun(Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of VITAMIN B COMPLEX

: a group of water-soluble vitamins found especially in yeast, seed germs, eggs, liver and flesh, and vegetables that have varied metabolic functions and include coenzymes and growth factors—called also B complex; see biotin, niacin, pantothenic acid